THE BUG CLUB + guests Wednesday 26th April 2023 Esquires Bedford We are delighted to welcome one of our absolute faves, The Bug Club to Esquires in April, following their sold out Room 2 show earlier in 2022. This time …
GHOST DANCE + Venus Fly Trap 8pm Friday 28th April, Bedford Esquires On Friday 28th April we welcome back to Bedford Esquires the sounds of the almighty GHOST DANCE. Anne Marie Hurst was the backing vocalist for the Goth Rock …
The Leylines + Guests Room 2, Bedford Esquires - Saturday 29th April THE LEYLINES - Heart-Pounding Revelry from a high-energy folk rock band from the West Country. The Leylines mix raucous violin dynamic quitar riffs and acerbic lyrics all of …
BUZZARD BUZZARD BUZZARD + Guests - Saturday 6th May Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard return in 2023, announcing a series of gigs to showcase brand new material. Their show was a recent highlight at Esquires and we're very pleased to see them …
THE DREAM MACHINE + Special Guests 7.30pm Wednesday 10th May, Esquires, Bedford We're very excited to be hosting a show with one of the most hotly tipped bands in the country, when The Dream Machine visit Esquires in May. THE …
KING KURT + Graveyard Rats 7.30pm Friday 19th May, Bedford Esquires UK Psychobilly Rock Band KING KURT make welcome return the Bedford Esquires on Friday 19th May Unless you really don’t know or have been sleeping under a rock for decades King …
This event has unfortunately been cancelled. Refunds are available from your point of purchase. Please see message from Earl below. Dear all, Due to ongoing health complications and financial uncertainty we have taken the unfortunate decision to cancel the 2023 …
**THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, SEETICKETS WILL BE IN TOUCH TO REFUND TICKET HOLDERS SHORTLY** ALGIERS + Guests 7.30pm Saturday 20th May – Esquires Bedford We are very excited to be bringing American-English four piece, Algiers …
VISTAS + Guests 7.30pm Sunday 21 May, Esquires Bedford Scottish band Vistas consists of vocalist Prentice Robertson, guitarist Dylan Rush and bassist Jamie Law. They’ve made their name gigging tirelessly across the UK, with word of mouth praise of their …
JOHN + Guests 7.30pm Wednesday 24th May – Bedford Esquires We’re super excited to be welcoming the return of JOHN to Bedford Esquires on Wednesday 24th May Four arms, four legs, two heads, wood, metal and plastic. A band of …
Prima Queen + Oscar Browne 7.30pm, Friday 26th May, Esquires, Bedford Prima Queen’s love story is one which cinema could only aspire to. An instant connection that was nearly missed. A divide of 4,000 miles and an Atlantic Ocean. An …
RISKEE AND THE RIDICULE + Guests 7.30pm Friday 2nd June – Esquires, Bedford RISKEE AND THE RIDICULE – Combining grime, hip hop, punk and metal influences to make an exciting and unique sound, this gang are a tour-de-force band of …
SARPA SALPA + Guests 7.30pm Saturday 3rd June, Bedford Esquires Please to announce SARPA SALPA return to Esquires on Saturday 3rd June for their first headline show at the venue since August 2021. Expect to hear some new material the …
ROZI PLAIN + LOW GIRL (SOLO) 7:30pm Friday 09 June Esquires Bedford We are very excited to be hosting the brilliant Rozi Plain as part of her UK tour on Friday 9th June. Over the course of four albums, Rozi …
My Life Story + Guests 7.30pm Friday 9th June, Esquires, Bedford. Britpop favourites My Life Story make a very welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 9th June as part of their 2023 Uk Tour Releasing three successful albums and …
The Tom Robinson Band + Guests 7.30pm Thursday 15th June, Esquires, Bedford Pleased to announce we are brining the legendary Tom Robinson Band to Bedford Esquires on Thursday 15th June Born in Cambridge in 1950, Tom Robinson first became known in the …
The Pad Presents… JAMES WALSH (Starsailor) + Guests 19:30 Friday 23rd June 2023, Bedford Esquires Front man of multi-million selling band Starsailor, James Walsh has proven his own worth as a singer-songwriter in his own right. He’s written songs with …
The Skids 7.30pm Saturday 8th July – Bedford Esquires The Saints Are Coming ! (again) We are very pleased to announce The Skids are returning to play Bedford Esquires on Saturday 8th July. The Skids formed in 1977 in their …
THE METEORS + The Tendons Saturday 15th July 2023 Esquires Bedford Third time lucky? We haven't had a lot of luck with The Meteors previous shows due to that big thing that happened and a previous date cancelled through illness, …
The Bluetones + Cusp 7.30pm, Friday 21st July - Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce The Bluetones are heading back to Bedford Esquires for a festival warm up on Friday 21st July. The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run …
WILLY MASON + Guests 7.30pm, Sunday 23 July 2023, Esquires, Bedford We are very pleased to be welcoming NYC's Willy Mason to Esquires for the very first time in July. Willy Mason burst into the Indie-Folk scene in 2004, …
The Pad Presents… The Urban Voodoo Machine + Guests 19:30 Friday 11th August 2023, Bedford Esquires Sprawling London collective The Urban Voodoo Machine will be bringing their Bourbon soaked gypsy blues bopʼnʼstroll to Bedford Esquires on Friday 11th August 2023 as they …
NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 12th August – Bedford Esquires The mighty Noasis touch down in Bedford with their third show of the year at Esquires on Saturday 12th August for one giant party and …
The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Norman Jay MBE + Mark Russell & Friends – 8pm – 1am Saturday 19th August, Bedford Esquires Rescheduled date Due to a family bereavement, Norman Jay MBE night has moved form Sunday 7th May to Saturday …
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Robyn Hitchcock + Guests – Friday 1st September – Bedford Esquires Robyn Hitchcock is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist and musician's musician, Hitchcock is among alternative rock's father …
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ANGEL DU$T + POWERPLANT 7pm, Sunday 10th September - Esquires Bedford We are very excited to be bringing Angel Du$t (ft. members of Turnstile and Trapped Under Ice) to Esquires, with very special guests, Powerplant. Justice Tripp, vocalist / guitarist …
A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 23rd September 2023 - Bedford Esquires Very pleased to announce that as part of their UK tour we have secured a rare date with 80’s futuristic legends A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS at …
NAKED LUNGS + Guests – 7.30pm, Thursday 28th September Pleased to announce the return of Naked Lungs to Bedford Esquires are part of their ‘’Doomscroll’’ tour. Today, enigmatic Irish four-piece noise-punk band Naked Lungs share their new single “Relentless”. The …
Ferocious Dog + Guests – Live at Bedford Esquires, Thursday 12th October After some legendary gigs in the past at the venue we are very pleased to announce Ferocious Dog make a welcome return to headline the venue as part …
HENGE + Dogshow 7.30pm, Friday 13th October, Bedford Esquires Attention Humans! This is HENGE. We are not from this world. We bring you music from distant planets. We offer this gift for the edification of humankind… so that eventually your …
William The Conqueror + Guests Sat 14th October - Bedford Esquires William The Conqueror's fourth album finds the indie-rock trio firing on all cylinders as frontman Ruarri Joseph confronts the thin line between creativity and madness, inspired by compassion for …
MAD DOG MCREA+ Guests 7:30pm Friday 27th October, Esquires, Bedford For their 4th visit we are very pleased to welcome back to Esquires Mad Dog Mcrea a band who raise hands, lift feet and start parties wherever they play. Smashing …
INSPIRAL CARPETS + Guests 7.30pm, Thursday 16th November, Esquires, Bedford. Very pleased to announce that INSPIRAL CARPETS will be calling into Bedford Esquires on Thursday 16th November for a very special warm up show for the ‘Shiiine On’ Festival. A …
bdrmm + guests – Thursday 23 November Esquires Bedford bdrmm are a four-piece band based in Hull and Leeds. Musically, there are nods to The Cure, Deerhunter and DIIV,while the band reference RIDE and Radiohead. There are also echoes of …
BEANS ON TOAST + Guests 7:30pm Friday 24th November – Bedford Esquires Just announced! Beans on Toast will return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 24th November. Captivating hearts and minds with his tales of love, politics and the human experience, …
WOLFSBANE + Guests – 7:30pm Friday 1st December, Esquires, Bedford The Facts…. Are Wolfsbane still together? YES (1984-1993 then reformed in 2007 to the present day) Is it the original lineup? YES 100% BLAZE BAYLEY – VOCALS JASE EDWARDS – GUITAR …
GINGER PLAYS WILDHEARTS ‘’An acoustic evening celebrating the music of THE WILDHEARTS’’ 7:30pm Friday 19th January, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce the legendary GINGER WILDHEART will be making a rare appearance at BEDFORD ESQUIRES on Friday 19th January. For this …
JOHN OTWAY (solo show) + guests 7.30pm, Saturday 20th January, Bedford Esquires John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. From the …
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***NEW DATE*** - ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID - IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND PLEASE GET A REFUND FROM THE POINT OF PURCHASE We are very pleased to announce that Circa Waves will be coming to Esquires for a very …
Chappaqua Wrestling + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 2nd February We're very pleased to be hosting Chappaqua Wrestling on Friday 2nd February! Chappaqua Wrestling have been championed by BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6 DJ’s including Annie Mac, Phil Taggart, Steve Lamacq, …
The legendary DJ Yoda returns to Bedford for the first time in many years, for his huge ’50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop’ AV show! This is no ordinary club night, as Yoda gives a visual representation of the music and culture …
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SIMON MUNNERY’S JERUSALEM - TOUR WARM UP SHOW 7:30pm Thursday 15th February, Bedford Esquires Vert pleased to announce Simon Munnery is heading back to Bedford Esquires to warm up for his forthcoming tour. ‘One of the all time great British …
TEACH YRSELF WAH! The Best of Pete Wylie and the Mighty WAH! 7:30pm Saturday 17th February, Bedford Esquires TEACH YSELF WAH! The Best of Pete Wylie and the Mighty WAH! After last year’s sellout tour, The Mighty Wah! Is back, …
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AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS + Guests 7:30pm Saturday 17th February, Bedford Esquires Ignoring traditional genre boundaries with their distinctive sound, AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS have aspired to create a unique listening experience, combining a multitude of genres within the alternative realm and …
BIG COUNTRY + Guests 40th ANNIVERSARY OF STEELTOWN 1984 – 2024 7pm, Sunday 18th February, Bedford Esquires. Following a packed out show IN 2023 we are pleased to be bringing Big Country back to Bedford Esquires for the 40th Anniversary …
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Emily Breeze + Guests 7:30pn Friday 08 March, Esquires Bedford “The UK’s 21st century answer to Patti Smith performing deeply personal lyrics over grooving post punk rock n roll” Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music ‘Torch song tragedy, swathed in black …
The Monochrome Set + Guests 7:30pm Sat 9th March, Bedford Esquires "The Monochrome Set are currently touring to promote their latest album of 'Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022.'. The band feature original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and …
China Crisis + Guests 7.30pm, Friday 15th March, Bedford Esquires China Crisis are an English pop/rock band formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside with a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. China Crisis were originally …
POPES OF CHILLITOWN + Easydread + The Tics + Guests 7.30pm Friday 22nd March – Bedford Esquires We're very pleased to be welcoming one of the finest party starters in the business back to the main stage in March, when …
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THE BUZZCOCKS ‘Singles Going Steady Tour 2024’ + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 29th March, Bedford Esquires On Friday 24th March we are pleased to announce BUZZCOCKS are coming to Bedford Esquires on Friday 29th March. Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto formed …
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The Pad Presents: GOLDIE LOOKIN’ CHAIN + Guests 7:30pm Friday 5th April, Bedford Esquires YOU KNOWS IT… Straight outta Newport and best known for classics “Guns Don’t Kill People Rappers Do” and “Your Mother’s Got A Penis”, The GLC are …
BINGO FURY 7:30pm Friday 19th April, Esquires Bedford The Pad Presents team are very excited about this one, an artist that's on many tastemakers lists for 2024. Bingo Fury conjures a glitzy - altogether seedy - Broadway sheen. Although very …
The ROAR Club and The Pad Presents HOUSE Of ALL (Ex-The Fall Supergroup) + Dog Race 7:30pm, Friday 26th April, Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to welcome HOUSE OF ALL to Bedford Esquires on Friday 26th April. The band continue …
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Saturday 27th April 2024 Esquires - Bedford Almost nothing is a new band from Scottish musician and writer Roddy Woomble. Deviating from his indie and folk roots, this exciting new project ploughs into a more synth-pop direction. We've been hammering …
The Hillbilly Moon Explosion 7:30pm Sunday 5th May, Esquires, Bedford We're very excited to be bringing The Hillbilly Moon Explosion to town for the very first time! This is a band we have been trying to book for many years, …
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The Orielles + Thick Drizzle 7:30pm, Sunday 5th May, Bedford Esquires We are pleased to welcome The Orielles back to Bedford Esquires on Bank Holiday Sunday 5th May. Since forming in the West Yorkshire town of Halifax, over a decade …
Pale Blue Eyes + Guests 7:30pm, Weds 5th May, Bedford Esquires We're super pleased to announce that we've (finally!) secured a date with one of our favourite bands, PALE BLUE EYES on Wednesday 15th May at Esquires, Bedford. We recently …
THE MEN THEY COULDN’T HANG + Skimmington Ride 7:30pm Friday 17th May, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce English-Folk-Punk Group THE MEN THEY COULDN’T HANG will be making their debut at Bedford Esquires as part of their 40th Anniversary Tour - …
MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN 7:30pm, Friday 17th May, Bedford Esquires Following 2 packed out shows earlier in 2023 it's time to 'save the date' as we welcome Mad Mods back for another show at Esquires on Fri 17th May. . …
SPRINTS + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 24th May, Bedford Esquires Hot off the back of the release of their stunning debut album ‘Letter To Self’, we’re super excited to be welcoming back Sprints to Esquires on Friday 24th May, as they …
The Beatles Dub Club + Guests8pm - Midnight, Sunday 26th MayEsquires, Bedford A special DJ set showcasing The Fab Four like you’ve never heard before! DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, …
Pip Blom + Guests 7:30pm, Tuesday 28th May, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce the return of the Dutch Indie trio PIP BLOM to Bedford Esquires on Tuesday 28th May. Last seen in Bedford headlining the Ceremony Festival in 2022 the …
Ceremony Festival Warm Up ShowPORIJ + Sam Girling 7:30pm Friday 31st May - Esquires, Bedford We are very excited to be bringing one of the hottest new artists around, Porij to Esquires for an exclusive, one off show to warm …
UUHAI + Guests19:30, Wednesday 5th JuneEsquires, Bedford UUHAI is much more than just a music group - they are a complete experience, a captivating fusion of Mongolian Folk and Metal sounds that transcend cultural boundaries. Their indelible imprint on all …
We are absolutely THRILLED that Alfie Templeman will be coming to home, to Bedford Esquires to launch his new album Radiosoul. We are teaming up with legendary record shop, Slide to offer album/ticket bundles for this exclusive event. To support …
THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCE 7:30pm, Thursday 13th June, Bedford Esquires. Embark on a journey through heartland melodies and raw country storytelling with 'The Luke Combs Experience' – an electrifying tribute to one of country music's brightest stars. Join us for …
Sambroso All Stars + Duckworth & Duprez Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark not just for Cuban music but …
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999 + Eastfield + Cold Caller 7:30pm, Saturday 15th June, Esquires, Bedford. Last seen at Esquires in 2009 we are pleased to welcome back punk originals 999 to the venue on Saturday 15th June 2024 some 15 years later, 48 …
ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM + Bobbie Dazzle 7:30pm Friday 21st June, Bedford Esquires. Pleased to announce the welcome return of Rosalie Cunningham to Bedford Esquires on Friday 21st June Released in July 2019 to immediate widespread acclaim, former Purson singer, songwriter and …
Electric Six + Balter 19.30, Wednesday 26th June 2024, Esquires, Bedford. Detroit legends, Electric Six are heading back to the UK for some intimate summer shows! Mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs …
Mark Chadwick (Levellers) + B-Sydes 7:30pm Friday 28th June, Bedford Esquires One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the …
Roni Size + Dread MC 9pm - 1:30am, Friday 5th July, Bedford Esquires We're very pleased to be welcoming a true pioneer and dance music legend, Roni Size back to Esquires for the first time in 7 years. Roni Size’s …
Probably the biggest ever indie line up to hit Bedford is taking place on Saturday 6th July at Bedford Park, where James will be joined by Johnny Marr, Inspiral Carpets, Magic Numbers and Tom A Smith. After the park, we …
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RUTS DC 2 SETS + DJ playlist curated by RUTS DC 7:30Ppm, Thursday 11th July, Bedford Esquires Tickets priced £20 are online from Seetickets and available in person from Slide Record Shop & Bedford Esquires Bar from the 8th May …
AMY - A TRIBUTE 7:30pm, Friday 12th July, Bedford Esquires. Formed in 2016, Amy - a Tribute is an 8-piece band with the goal of paying an authentic homage to the music of the late Amy Winehouse. Complete …
THE LOTTERY WINNERS + ESSIE - 2 shows in one day - Friday 26th July, Bedford Esquires Come in, take your shoes off and get comfy, you’re invited to the Esquires Lottery Winners House Warming shows! Esquires favourites The Lottery …
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Now in their third decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive, bringing the inimitable, unique and irresistible rock and pop greatest hits homage to Philip Lynott and his band, Thin Lizzy.
The Pad Presents HIGH FADE + Guests 6:30pm, Sunday 4th August, Bedford Esquires On a three man crusade to set dance floors alight with their inimitable brand of razor-sharp funk and disco, High Fade can already count Jack Black, Cypress …
We're super excited to be welcoming US Hip Hop royalty, Souls Of Mischief to Esquires this summer, as part of the groups 30th anniversary celebration of arguably one of the greatest tunes of all time, '93 'til infinity'.Yo, whassup? This is …
Sounds of Seattle (Live) + DJ Ben Woodfine'90s Reading Festival Celebration'7:30pm, Saturday 24th August, Esquires, Bedford SOUNDS OF SEATTLE brings you hits from some of the biggest bands to perform out of Seattle. The set includes the greatest hits from …
GUNS 2 ROSES + Guests(THE ULTIMATE GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND)7.30pm, Bank Holiday Sunday 25th August 2024Esquires, Bedford If you’re a GN’R fan then this is the night for you!! One of the only tribute bands to have actually played …
Chameleons + Heavy Salad 7:30pm, Wednesday 28th August, Bedford Esquires The Chameleons are back.! Original members Mark Burgess and Reg Smithie reunited as The Chameleons in 2022. Known for their atmospheric, guitar-based sound and passionate lyrics, The Chameleons are regarded …
GAYE BYKERS ON ACID + Daemonik Fonce 7:30pm Friday 6th September, Esquires, Bedford GBOA , the psychedelic electro punk pop 'grebo' combo from LA & the Leicester Area are coming to Bedford Esquires for the very first time on Friday …
The 900 - The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band19:30, Friday 6th September 2024Esquires, Bedford Picture this… It’s August 1999, people are getting excited about Red and Blue Pills, Star Wars have embarked on the first of their many prequel …
LEBROCK + WOLF CLUB | Thursday 12th September | Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing retro, synthwave-rockers, LEBROCK to Bedford for the very first time in September, when they visit the venue as part of their UK tour. …
MELT BANANA + Burning Ships 7:30pm Thursday 19th September, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce that MELT-BANANA the two-piece Tokyo based band are coming to Bedford Esquires on Thursday 19th September. To date, the band has released seven studio albums, two …
The Pad Presents... THE ORB + Violeta Vicci 7:30pm, Friday 27th September, Bedford Esquires Very pleased to announce we are bringing THE ORB back to Bedford Esquires for an intimate show on Friday 27th September.. Thirty-five years since Alex Paterson …
A Place to Bury Strangers + Stella Rose 7:30pm, Monday 30th September, Bedford Esquires Fans all over the globe know: Oliver Ackermann always brings surprises. The singer and guitarist of New York City’s A Place To Bury Strangers has been …
TOM VEK + Max Taylor 7:30pm, Thursday 3rd October, Bedford Esquires We are extremely excited to announce that we have secured a date with the incredible Tom Vek in October! Anyone who came to our weekly ‘Loaded’ club night at …
SNAYX + Alien Chicks7:30pm Friday 4th October, Bedford Esquires SNAYX were formed from a mosh pit. Sure, the Brighton & Sheffield based trio have been in other bands before, dabbling in everything from indie rock to ska, but those groups never …
STARCAT ft Slim Jim Phantom, Phil Polecat and Neal X. 7pm, Sunday 6th October, Bedford Esquires Prepare yourself for an evening of high-octane rock 'n' roll from 3 of the best as we welcome STARCAT the brand new band ft …
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DEKKER + Katie Keddie 7:30pm, Wednesday 9th October, Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be working with one of our favourite artists, Dekker on a run of shows as part of his UK tour, stopping off at Esquires, Bedford on Wednesday …
Steve Ignorant Band + Headsticks + Club Brat CRASS songs 1977-1984 and Ignorant Classics with his band: Matinee show – 4pm – 7pm Sunday 13th October, 2024. After the huge success of performing CRASS songs at The Last Supper Tour …
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The Howlers + Viddy7:30pm, 18th October 2024Esquires, Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing The Howlers to Bedford Esquires as part of their debut album tour in October. Anyone who caught the London 3-piece support Black Honey last year will …
HAYSEED DIXIE + GUESTS7:30pm Friday 18th October, Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing 'maximum rockgrass' back to Bedford for the first time in over half a decade, when Hayseed Dixie return to Esquires main stage! Hayseed Dixie began …
DREADZONE + DJ Greg Dread 7:30pm Sat 26th October, Bedford Esquires After numerous sell out shows at Bedford Esquires we are pleased to announce Dreadzone return as part of their autumn tour to promote their new album NINE. Nine is …
Millie Manders & The Shut Up + Ramona’s Tea Party 4pm (matinee show) Sunday 27th October , Bedford Esquires Millie Manders and The Shutup create cross-genre punk that is hard to ignore. With lyricism that pokes fun, draws you in …
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THE DREAM MACHINE + FRENCH MOTHERS + WKTDFriday 01 NovemberEsquires Bedford We're very pleased to be welcoming The Dream Machine back to the venue in November, as part of their UK tour. The band come to us following recent support …
Gaz Brookfield + The Barrys (Acoustic) 7:30pm, Saturday 2nd November, Bedford Esquires Hot off the back of the success of his UK Folk Chart number one album, Morning Walking Club, Gaz Brookfield returns to Esquires. Marking 15 years since he …
THE SKIDS + Spear Of Destiny 7pm, Weds 6th November, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce THE SKIDS and Spear Of Destiny will be warming up for their UK tour at Bedford Esquires on Weds 6th November. Both …
HOLY YOUTH MOVEMENT + The Greensands + Subprime Mortgage Lender 7:30pm Thursday 7th November, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce following their storming set earlier in the the year at the CEREMONY FESTIVAL at Esquires the return of HOLY YOUTH MOVMENT …
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The story of Smoove & Turrell began in the post millennium North East of England with a group of working class lads and a shared passion for soul. Smoove had met keyboardist Mike Porter through the local music scene in …
THE BUG CLUB + British Birds7:30pm, Sat 9th NovemberEsquires, Bedford We are really excited to be bringing one of our favourite bands, The Bug Club, back to Esquires in November. Formed in 2016 in the little-known rock n' roll hotbed …
Benjamin Francis Leftwich + GuestsSunday 10th November 2024Esquires, Bedford We're really pleased to have finally snagged a date with the wonderful, Benjamin Francis Leftwich as part of his UK tour in November. Artistic transformation is often associated with a blast …
Maruja + Guests Esquires, Bedford Friday 22nd November 2024 Maruja is an evocative force that transports listeners to a world of diversity and gritty realism. Improvisation provides the backbone of Maruja’s compositions, compelling instrumentation and culturally relevant lyrics speak in …
BALAAM & THE ANGEL + Guests ‘Forces of Evil Tour’’ – 7:30pm Fri 29th Nov, Bedford Esquires. In October Balaam And The Angel will release their first newly recorded studio material for 30 years. “Forces Of Evil” is a four …
SETH LAKEMANThursday 05 DecemberEsquires Bedford We are very pleased to be bringing the excellent Seth Lakeman back to Bedford for the first time in over a decade, when he last made an appearance for us at The Corn Exchange, way …
Mr Scruff - 8pm - 1am - Saturday 7th December - Esquires - Bedford Now, this one has been a long standing target for the best part of 20 years. We can finally, happily say that we are bringing Mr. …
Our FOREVER INDIE club night returns for a Xmas dance off! We play......... Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, Klaxons, Blondie, DEVO, Talking Heads, PiL, Jamie T, Bloc Party, Idles, Bowie, White Stripes, The Cribs, Maximo Park, Art Brut, LCD Soundsystem, CSS, …
Ultimate RnB + Guests 19:30, Friday 27th December Esquires, Bedford After an incredible, sold out show in March, we are very pleased welcoming Ultimate RnB back to Esquires for a very special Christmas party, with the highest quality tribute to …
The Ouse Valley Singles Club'Traditional First Gig Of The Year' 7.30pm Saturday 4th January, Bedford Esquires Keeping up traditions of years gone by The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to the main stage at Bedford Esquires to play what has …
Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart 7:30pm, Friday 24th November, Bedford Esquires *Big apologies to all concerned in regards to the postponement of our show at Esquires Bedford on Thursday 15th November. Big thanks to the venue for …
THE MAGIC NUMBERS + GuestsThursday 30 January - Esquires Bedford We're very excited to be bringing The Magic Numbers back to Esquires for the first time since their s*ld out show in 2018! The Mercury Prize nominated and multi-platinum selling …
Gilles Peterson presents Independent Venue Tour feat OregloSunday 02 February - Matinee show - 4pm - 8pm We're extremely excited to be bringing one of our absolute faves, Gilles Peterson to Bedford for the very first time in February 2025! …
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Mad Dog Mcrea + Skimmington Ride Esquires, Bedford 7:30pm, Saturday 8th February Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, …
DJ Yoda - 80s Mix Tape: Live - Audio Visual show 7:30pm, Sat 15th February, Bedford Esquires DJ Yoda returns to Bedford, following his sold out appearance earlier this year, with a brand new audio-visual show - 80s Mixtape Live! …
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MOMENTS OF PLEASURE: KATE BUSH TRIBUTE 7:30pm, Friday 21st February 2025, Esquires, Bedford. Since arriving on the tribute scene back in 2019, Moments Of Pleasure have rapidly emerged as one of the most acclaimed tribute bands in the UK. This …
James Taylor Quartet + The Hurricanes 7:30pm, Saturday 22nd February, Bedford Esquires We're very pleased to have convinced one of the finest live bands on the planet, James Taylor Quartet to return to Esquires, Bedford as part of their 35th …
SHE DREW THE GUN + Guests 7:30pm Wednesday 26th February, Esquires Bedford We are very pleased to be bringing She Drew The Gun back to Esquires for the first time since their sold out show in 2019! Now heading towards …
The Pad Presents… Snapped Ankles + Guests 7:30pm, Weds 5th March, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce the debut show at Bedford Esquires of Post Punk, Performance and Art Rockers Snapped Ankles. Signing to the Leaf Record label …
THE BEAT Ft Rankin Jnr + Guests7:30pm, Friday 7th March, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce the welcome return of THE BEAT Ft Ranking Jnr to Bedford Esquires as part of the venues 35th Anniversary Celebrations. THE BEAT crossed over fluidly …
Tony Wright (Terrorvision) + Guests 7:30pm Thursday 13th March, Bedford Esquires Tony Wright is best known as the singer for Bradford rock band Terrorvision. However, when he's not touring with Terrorvision, he writes, records and tours under his own name …
ABDOUJAPAROV (Ex Carter USM) - 7:30pm, Sat 15th March, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce a new show with ABDOUJAPAROV (Ex Carter USM) on Sat 15th March Formed by Les Carter (aka Fruitbat) in 1998 after the breakup of Carter USM, …
THE LIFE OF RILEY ‘Annual St Patricks Day Gig’ 7.30pm, Monday 17th March, Bedford Esquires Having formed in Bedford in 1991, The Life Of Riley are one of Bedford’s best loved bands and are still going strong after over 35 …
DUB PISTOLS + Guests 7:30pm Saturday 22nd March, Bedford Esquires We can’t believe it will be 4 years since DUB PISTOLS played Bedford Esquires so we are putting that right with a show as part of our 35th Anniversary celebrations. …
We're super excited to have space-ravers, HENGE land back at Esquires next March as part of an extensive tour of our solar system. Last seen in town battling the council noise pollution overlords on The River Festival main stage, now …
JESUS JONES + Guests7:30pm, Saturday 29th March, Bedford Esquires As part of our 35th Anniversary series of gigs we are very pleased to announce the return of JESUS JONES to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 29th March Blending rock, rave and …
Wolfsbane + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 29th March, Bedford Esquires. We are very pleased to welcome back WOLFSBANE to Bedford Esquires on Sat 29th March. “The 'Live Faster' re-record of the Live Fast, Die Fast album from 1989 is finally HERE. …
